Video Age International May 2016

Free State of Jones (drama) Matthew McConaughey stars as a Southern unionist who flees the battlefield to rally Confederate deserters. The Whole Truth (thriller) Keanu Reeves plays a defense attorney who defends a 17-year-old suspected of murdering his father, with the help of a junior lawyer, Rock Dog (animation) When a radio falls out of the sky, Tibetan Mastiff Bodi (voiced by Luke Wilson) leaves home (and his post as a sheep guard) to pursue his musical talents. Playmobil (animation) Petty thieves discover the power and future of the Playmobil kingdom lies in their hands. www.ledafilms.com LIONSGATE ENTERTAINMENT Feed the Beast (drama) Two best friends, played by David Schwimmer and Jim Sturgess, open an upscale Greek restaurant in the Bronx. But one of them owes the Mafia debt. (pictured) Graves (comedy) Nick Nolte plays president Richard Graves, a former president in the midst of a spiritual and political reawakening during his retirement. Greenleaf (drama) An estranged daughter and preacher returns home, 20 years after the unexplained death of her sister. When she re-enters her parents’ megachurch, she finds out shocking truths. Nightcap (comedy) A satirical look at the late-night TV world from the set of Nightcap with Jimmy, a fictitious show with a burned-out producer. Douglas Family Gold (reality) Chronicles the everyday life and training regimen of 19-year-old Gabby Douglas. The athlete is on her way to become the first woman in almost 50 years to earn the All-Around Gymnastics Champion title twice. www.lionsgate.com MULTICOM ENTERTAINMENT Fairy Godmother (series) Terrence Howard, Daniel DeLevin and Jeannette Rodriguez star in this combination fantasy and reality. Fairytale characters help downtrodden people in the real world while disguised as humans. Bereave Me Not (feature film) Garvey (Malcolm McDowell), a fatally ill man, has planned to die alone. When his wife, Evelyn (Jane Seymour), disappears on their anniversary, Garvey must live in order to save her. (pictured) The Go-Go Boys (documentary) Explores the rise of the creators of Cannon Films, who became owners of the world’s most powerful independent production company, despite their controlling personalities. William Kelly’s War (feature film) Focuses on a sniper’s fight to survive during World War I’s Battle of Gallipoli. William, known affectionately as Billy, heads a decorated team trailed by journalist Keith Murdoch. Blood is Blood (thriller) After a sudden death, a young girl (Fiona Dorif) enacts revenge. As she finds out dark secrets about her friends and family, her world turns upside down. www.multicom.tv RECORD TV NETWORK The Slave Mother (La Esclava Madre) (4K Soap Opera) Mr. Leoncio obsessively pursues an enslaved woman in The Slave Isaura. This soap opera portrays her beginnings. Moses and the Ten Commandments (Moisés y los Diez Mandamientos) (HD soap opera) Tells the story of Moses, from his birth in Egypt to the arrival of his people in the Promised Land. (pictured) The Miracles of Jesus (Los Milagros de Jesús) (HD series) Highlights a different Bible story each week, told from the perspectives of people facing difficulties. Victory! (¡Victoria!) (HD telenovela) After Arthur falls off his horse at the age of 12, he becomes a paraplegic and his father, Gregorio, rejects him. Arthur holds a grudge against Gregorio, even after discovering that he’s not his biological dad. Joseph from Egypt (José del Egipto) (HD series) Joseph’s jealous brothers sell him into slavery, but they turn to him for help when famine comes. www.recordtvnetwork.com SMILEHOOD MEDIA Panam Y Circo (kids series) Laura Franco, a stage actor and artist known as “Panam” leads this lively and colorful musical series for children. (pictured) Dilemma (entertainment format) Viewers interact with the participants of an interview during a game show. At-home voters can communicate with the celeb guest and the host. La Cosaca (Jannisary) (telenovela) Based on the story of a beautiful and brave Cossack soldier. A Turkish sultan falls in love with her, but his bodyguard intervenes. www.smilehood.com TELEFE INTERNATIONAL Educating Nina (comedy) Two identical twin sisters were separated at birth, now their lives are totally different: Mara is rich and frivolous, while Nina is a dedicated dancer with a dream. (pictured) Lioness (La Leona) (telenovela) When a factory is on the verge of shutting down, Franco and María meet and fall in love. She’s a union organizer and he owns the factory. The Return of Lucas (El regreso de Lucas) (superseries) 20 years after Lucas was kidnapped from a beach at the age of four, he suddenly reappears. Unanswered questions and secrets begin to surface. Story of a Clan (miniseries) An award-winning series based on the real-life Puccios, an Argentine family who abducted and murdered their business associates during the 1980s. www.telefe.com TELEFILMS Dirty Grandpa (feature film) Robert DeNiro stars as a lecherous former Army Lieutenant-Colonel, who is forced to take a road trip with his grandson, played by Zac Efron. (pictured) Nine Lives (feature film) Tom Brand, a stuffy businessman played by Kevin Spacey, finds himself trapped in the body of his family’s cat. The Nice Guys (feature film) Set in Los Angeles during the 1970s, a murder conspiracy behind the death of a porn actress comes to light. London Has Fallen (feature film) When the British prime minister suddenly dies, the leaders of the Western world attend his funeral. An assassination plot forms and the U.S. president and an MI-6 agent are the only ones who can stop it. The Boy (feature film) An American nanny makes a shocking discovery: her English boss’ son is actually a life-sized doll. www.telefilms.com.ar TELEMUNDO INTERNACIONAL El Señor de los Cielos (HD series) The fourth installment of the series follows a drug lord imprisoned in the Mexican Navy’s high-security prison. Despite his kidney disease, he surprises those who think his days are numbered. Volverías Con tu Ex (reality format) 12 former couples are reunited under the same roof. Each has a chance to decide whether they will get back together or get their revenge. Pobre Gallo (telenovela) An attractive entrepreneur, after his wife leaves him, suffers vertigo and moves back to his father’s rural town for a major change of pace. Esa No Soy Yo (telenovela) Judith and Anahi are twins with nothing in common but their appearance. When Anahi is accidentally killed by Judith’s her ex boyfriend, Judith impersonates her sister to save her own life. (pictured) La Voz de tu Amor (telenovela) Park Soo-ha realizes his ability to hear others’ thoughts on the same day he witnesses his father’s murder. Ten years later, he tries to solve the case. Vuelve Temprano (telenovela) A TV journalist and a criminal attorney investigate the death of their son. www.telemundointernacional.tv TELEVISA INTERNACIONAL Secrets at the Hotel (telenovela/classic) Julio investigates the mystery of his missing sister, who checked in at a hotel and never checked out. While pretending to be a waiter, he uncovers layers of deception. Date My Avatar (reality dating) Three suitors try to win over the candidate. But there’s a twist: suitors send in an avatar in their name, instead of going on the dates themselves. (pictured) Los Gonzalez (comedy) Billed as the “first sitcam,” these pranksters behave as if they were a real family, playing tricks on unsuspecting victims. The Assembly Game (game show) Contestants assemble, tighten and fit together pieces for a prize. The winner takes home the completed work. Generation Gap (game show) Three generations of families answer trivia questions that have nothing to do with their own generation. www.televisainternacional.tv VIACOM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS Pig Goat Banana Cricket (animation) Follows four best friends on crazy adventures. The creatures live in a fantastical city where they interact with humans and inanimate objects. (pictured) Talia in the Kitchen (live action) 14-year-old Talia spends time in her family restaurant and develops a passion for cooking. She starts to make magic in the kitchen with her father’s spices. Zoe Ever After (live action) Brandy Norwood stars as Zoe Moon, a woman who starts a cosmetics line after going through a divorce, navigating her career, motherhood and dating. Another Period (comedy) A historical satire series chronicles the misadventures of a fictional Rhode Island royal family. Teachers (comedy) Six elementary school teachers try to be role models, despite the fact that their lives are messy. www.b2b.viacom.com VIP 2000 Zap Novelas (telenovela) Literature classics get a modern twist, including Wuthering Heights, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Lady of Camellias, Fuenteovejuna and Cyrano de Bergerac. (pictured) Proof of Faith (religious) Dramatic recreations of miracles performed by saints; shot in different locations in Latin America. Size is Not Everything (comedy) Seven characters in a talk show seek love and happiness. The guests try to follow the show’s advice, sometimes with humorous results. Brusko (romance) Achilleas from Cyprus and Melina from Crete fall in love. Shot on-location, the series also highlights the traditions of the Mediterranean islands. Escándalos Hour-long episodes follow dramatic recreations of worldwide scandals, with filming in the U.S. and Latin America. www.vip2000.tv 28 May 2016 (Continued from Page 26) IndieIssue 2628.indd 2 5/6/16 12:51 PM